Our very own Andrej Chowaniec (Angler) and Andrew Krauss (Co Angler) will be representing Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation at the 2023 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship taking place October 18th, 2023 to October 20th, 2023. Click on the thumbnails below to take you the tournament link and follow our members
Presents:
The Shimano Angling All Stars
Date: Wednesday November 15, 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Landmark Cinemas, Whitby (Thickson/401)
Cost: $20 – Tickets available at Gagnon Sports in Oshawa and Pro J’s Tackle in Scarborough
All proceeds going to the Ontario B.A.S.S Nation (Youth)
What better way to spend a Wednesday evening out than talking fishing with 3 great Canadian anglers!
Come listen to JP DeRose, Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Cooper Gallant & 2023 Bassmaster Classic Champ Jeff Gustafson!
Take a picture with the Bassmaster Classic Championship Trophy!!!
Get your ticket now before this special event sells out!
This award is presented to one recipient each year, to honour and recognize lifetime environmental achievement.
The 2023 award is presented posthumously to Wil Wegman for his extraordinary environmental legacy that celebrates his unwavering commitment to the ecological preservation and enhancement of Lake Simcoe and the surrounding areas. Wil played a vital role in restoring the native Muskellunge population in Lake Simcoe and conducted a comprehensive five-year bass tagging study, providing valuable insights into bass growth and movement patterns. His establishment of the Lake Simcoe Fisheries Stakeholder Committee promoted collaboration among stakeholders and sustainable fishery management.
Beyond fisheries, Wil contributed to the restoration of wild rice, actively engaged in efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species and founded the Huck Finn Youth Fishing Day, which has now run for 21 years. Wil was an avid angler, writer and seminar host.
Wil’s profound environmental legacy encompasses the pillars of conservation, restoration and education. The impact of his tireless efforts will continue to shape the environmental stewardship of Lake Simcoe for years to come, leaving an indelible mark on both the ecosystem and the people who hold it dear.
(Click on picture above to see award presentation)
